Lean Manager Plant

Position Summary

Primary resource for supporting the plant in its lean transformation through the implementation of the Parker Lean System (PLS). Delivers to associates practical, hands‑on training in PLS methodology and tools to eliminate waste in administrative, manufacturing and support functions. Measures and reports progress on an on‑going basis using the site’s Win Scorecard and site’s PLS Lean Journey Assessment. Ensures full PLS education and implementation in functional areas at the plant or facility level to ensure consistency and sustainability.

Provides leadership and direction to the site staff. Where appropriate, develops and manages the lean team.

• Guides all PLS initiatives at the facility. Works with site leadership on lean implementation using Parker Lean Systems as the principal tool. Ensures the development of a robust Lean Future State Strategy to be implemented at the site.
• Ensures adherence to PLS standards for the site, Value Stream and Team Improvement Boards, enabling a PDCA culture and progression of the Lean Journey. Where appropriate, supports plant lean team members through required and special team meetings. Provides high level technical and operational recommendations in meeting productivity, material control, product quality, and customer service goals.
• Ensures that the site organizational structure has been reviewed and that resources are aligned for the lean transformation. Ensures on‑going education of employees at the site within PLS. Promotes a continuous learning environment.
• Communicates the status of all lean efforts to the division lean manager. Provides documentation of results and benefits achieved to the division staff as reported through Parker’s Lean Journey Assessment and Win Scorecard.
• Shares “best practice” methods and ideas with division lean manager.

• Four‑year degree required and four years of successful manufacturing experience with at least two years of direct Lean leadership.
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification required. Black Belt preferred.
• A demonstrated understanding of Lean principles such as Value Stream Mapping, Just‑In‑Time, Demand Flow, Single Piece Flow, Five S’s, Visual Management, Total Productive Maintenance, Continuous Improvement Process, Kaizen, SPC, Six Sigma and Communication Tools, Statistical Problem Solving and QS9000.
• Good understanding of financial measurements and goals in the Lean/Flow throughput world.
• Effective presentation skills to share the success and ideas of the division.

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements. U.S. Citizenship Required.

Participation in Annual Incentive Program.

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined‑contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability programs, adoption assistance, a  membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company‑Paid Holidays.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

All applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.